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Skipper's Smokehouse
Type: Bar, Live Music
10Best Says
A legendary local hangout, Skipper's Smokehouse is wonderfully Old Florida and attracts a faithful crowd of regulars. The decor is perfectly done in Florida-shack style, looking like it's made of... Read More
A legendary local hangout, Skipper's Smokehouse is wonderfully Old Florida and attracts a faithful crowd of regulars. The decor is perfectly done in Florida-shack style, looking like it's made of corrugated tin and brightly painted plywood held together with a few nails. Although it started out as a smokehouse, Skipper's is now renowned for its seafood and booking some of the top bands in the area. Known as the "Skipperdome," the outside music venue welcomes performers of all musical genres who play to appreciative crowds beneath moss-draped oaks. On any given night you can enjoy rock, soul, jazz, zydeco, blues, ska and reggae under the stars.
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Hours:
Due to COVID-19, please check with the business for the most recent updates to their opening hours. Admissions:
- Cover Charge Depends on Day; Call for Details
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Skye Rodgers
Tampa Local Expert
- Best Nightlife: "You're here for the music, but this might also be your best chance to try some Florida delicacies, like gator tail and smoked mullet."
- Live Music: "If you're visiting on a hot day beware, only the inside bar is air-conditioned."
- Recommended as Best Nightlife Because: Skipper's "Skipperdome" is a legendary outdoor live music venue in north Tampa with the flavor of Old Florida.
- Best for Live Music Because: Skipper's Smokehouse is a well-respected music venue providing an eclectic mix of genres performed by national and local acts. Great old-Florida atmosphere.
